Evening Standard - London, July 31st, 2001
AUSTRALIA slipped up on and off the field in Southampton but still emerged as winners.
Steve Waugh's team lost to second division county side Hampshire by two wickets yet headed for Thursday's Third Test at Trent Bridge with the praise of former England batsman Robin Smith ringing in their ears.
Somehow, even a potentially embarrassing breakdown in Australia's internal communication system ended up doing them no harm.
Coach John Buchanan has some less than conventional ideas when it comes to motivating the troops. They include sending the players suggested reading matter and his latest offe...
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